In 1905; the German religious settlement of Economy changed forever from what its charismatic founder had planned in 1824. Built to await the Second Coming; Economy was passed from the hands of the moribund Harmony Society to the American Bridge division of United States Steel Corporation. The new owners renamed the town Ambridge. As the mill town burst into life; the population spiked from 600 to approximately 37;000 by 1945. Inevitably; Ambridge felt the collapse of big steel. In the 1750s; this land along the Ohio River held Log Town; which was a meeting place for Colonial and Native American leaders. Later there was Legionville; where Gen. Anthony Wayne trained American troops during the early Indian wars. This was followed by the final home of a utopian society and one of the largest mill complexes of the 20th century. Through vintage photographs; Ambridge chronicles the diverse history and evolution of this community.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A fairly good book - a bit wordy and over-critical; but worthwhileBy Will JeromBaxters book is a worthy read. establishing some of the major episodes of Lucas life. without any glamorizing comments about it. There is quite a bit on the making of Lucas films. not much about his person or his religious views (though some). Overall I think Baxter captures at least one acceptably critical view of Lucas life. and is worth the read as a balance to the Dale Pollock biography. I would agree with the other reviewers that there is an unnecessary level of critical commentary here. I dont think it went to quite the extent the other reviewers (to date) have made out. Baxters portrayal of Lucas life covers most of the same events as the Dale Pollock biography. and I really didnt think the book became too critical of Lucas until Chapter 16 (of 26 chapters). which he titled "Twerp Cinema" (Copollas offhand remark). Why choose for this chapter title the offhand remarks of Coppola over the praise of any one of his fans? Thereafter the criticism does increase. but is not incessant. but does seem to belittle what major accomplishes Lucas has made. So critical yes. but the bias does not seem to skew or distort the major facts of journey of Lucas life. and has some interesting commentary about his personal and business relationships and competition with such figures as Coppola and Spielberg. If you are not expecting a hagiography. you should be satisfied enough with this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I enjoyed this biography a lot.By T. VeitchExcellent bio of George Lucas. well-written and rich with details about every aspect of his life. Only shortcomings I noticed had to do with the author being Australian and having a slightly skewed view of 1960s America and Hollywood.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Mrs. J. A. Butlergood for a book report on lucas.
